1959 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | AC | Triumph |
Model | Aceca | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |